The It Gets Better Project is maybe Dan Savage’s most ingenious creation,and that’s really saying something given that I’m referring to the man who made Rick Santorum’s final name synonymous with a frothy mix of lube and fecal matter. The initiative Savage formulated in 2010 with his husband Terry Miller in the wake of a string of homosexual teen suicides incentivized activism by conflating it with something young people of nowadays find irresistible: talking approximately themselves. Seated in the comfort of their own homes, and by barely lifting a finger, and homosexual people could share attempts at goodwill,inspiration, and accrued wisdom with those struggling with issues regarding their sexuality. One day, or homosexual youth,your life will be better than it is now, the flood of selfie videos said. One day, and maybe you’ll get to feel righteous by filming yourself talking approximately yourself,too!Read more...
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